Montanans who purchase their health insurance through healthcare.gov may be eligible for premium savings. Montana Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing advises anyone enrolled in these health plans to review their policies following the recent passage of …
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing reminds Montanans to remain diligent regarding bad actors and con artists. Montanan’s, particularly senior citizens, are advised to alert his agency …
Helena, Mont.-For National Consumer Protection Week, the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) Troy Downing is highlighting ways to protect you and your family. Commissioner Troy Downing and his team will be providing educational videos and …
If you knew your employer was defrauding their customers, would you come forward? Would you risk termination or being blackballed? House Bill 64 will solve this issue by protecting consumers and preventing retaliation against whistleblowers. In Montana, …
Last week we saw significant snowfall across the State. This is excellent news for our farmers–they could use the moisture, but, for many of us, this poses a flood risk when we have the inevitable spring runoff. “Last June, the Yellowstone river near …
The Montana Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has filed criminal charges against Mark Anthony Biegler, alleging four counts of criminal insurance fraud and five counts of theft of insurance premium. Biegler is alleged to have committed …
The Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has filed criminal charges against Mark Anthony Biegler, alleging four counts of criminal insurance fraud and five counts of theft of insurance premium. All nine counts are felonies. Each felony …
Shandor Badaruddin, Hartman’s defense attorney and the lawyer ordered Friday to pay the costs of the mistrial, did not return an email seeking comment Sunday afternoon. Prosecutors charged Hartman, 35, in 2019 after a Troy woman told state investigators …
Downing Approves Reduction in Workers Compensation Costs Helena, Mont.-Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor Troy Downing, has approved a decrease in workers compensation loss costs. The overall average decrease, which goes into …
You arrive home from work and realize your house has flooded from a burst pipe. Fortunately, you have insurance. Your insurance company pays the claim but follows this up with a notice of non-renewal on the policy because you also had a hail claim 30 years …
Helena, Mont.- The Commissioner’s office has received multiple calls regarding the GameStop controversy. Commissioner Downing and his team are monitoring the situation closely. Downing says, “We are confident this matter will be resolved, and adequate …
SENATE BILL 101 WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE DOCTORS & PATIENTS ADVOCATE FOR DIRECT PATIENT CARE HELENA, Mont.— A bill to expand access to affordable health care will be heard in the Senate Business and Labor Committee tomorrow. …
By KEVIN TREVELLYAN • JAN 21, 2021 A Montana state lawmaker today introduced a bill that would formalize a patient’s ability to directly pay a doctor for care without insurance. Similar bills have been vetoed in the past. Republican Sen. Cary Smith of …
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Due to the recent severe wind activity around Montana, here are a few tips if you have suffered a property damage loss due to wind: What’s Covered? Structural & Personal Property Damage – Wind is a basic insured peril and is generally covered under …
Rep. Ron Marshall, R-Hamilton, reads House Bill 64. If passed, whistleblowers could receive up to 30% of all fines and fees associated with a fraud case against their company. (James Bradley/ UM Legislative News Service) HELENA – Members of the House …
Commissioner Downing Announces Deputy Auditor Appointment Helena, Mont.- Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor Troy Downing announced today that Mary Belcher has been appointed to the position of Deputy State Auditor. This …
DOWNING SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES AND INSURANCE Commissioner Troy Downing Promises Transparency, To Hold Bad-Actors Accountable, and To Drive Market-Driven Solutions Helena, Mont.- Today, Troy Downing of Bozeman, MT was sworn in as Montana’s …
By: Tristan Scott Acknowledging the need to promote both conservation and public access on Flathead Lake, the Montana Land Board on Dec. 21 unanimously approved the state’s proposal to acquire two new parcels — one that land managers hope will lead to the …
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE CUTTING SPENDING, STREAMLINING REGULATIONS, SAVING MONTANANS MONEY HELENA, Mont. — State Auditor Matt Rosendale today released his final annual Year-in-Review report as he wraps up his term as Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and …
